son of stig

Have you tried a starter spray ('start ya bastard' or similar ether based product) through the throttle body? If it starts and runs on that then fuel delivery may well be the culprit. Have you established that you have adequete spark on each cylinder past the fact it has an occasional kick? You could pull a plug and hold it near an earth when cranking.

Probably add up to a writeoff, but wouldn't be that big of a job to fix..

Fine choice of corolla replacement Raven, the ol' Chaser is a beautiful thing ;)

Whatever mate, id rather see it trashed on national tv than by some fully sick P-plate drifter like the twats that came to look at it when it was for sale the first time. And yes, that particular KE25 was not in the best shape. I had to do a fair bit of work to it to get it looking as normal as it did on the episode. I could have sold them my 11, 20, 25, or 55, but trust me that 25 was the worst of them all.

just keep in mind if the vehicle is there to be inspected, inspectors don't just 'look past' obvious roadworthy issues.

External ignitor electronic dizzy you say.. would this describe the usual K motor electronic unit (terribly pictured below) or is it more complicated?

Forget the steam engine and the 4K, all you need is like ten Turbonators from eBay running in series directly onto the tailshaft. It's FREE POWER people!

Ive also got to find some 4AGE emissions gear, has anyone ripped theirs off and want to part with it?

Anyone? I should also add that i think the lane change/ braking tests are due to also upgrading to corona suspension and brakes. So one consideration is to go back to standard KE55 struts and brakes, but ill have to chat to Vehicle Standards about this to see if it will make required testing lest extensive.

Just wondering who on here has gone through the rigmoral of engineering / inspections to gain legal rego in SA for a 4AGE into a KE. Ive already got a Statement Of Requirements from Vehicle Standards. My question regards the engineering process, as i need: - Vehicle Emissions Test Report (this is simple, exhaust gas analyser test at any reputable mechanic) - Engineers Report, including: -Lane Change Test Procedures -Brake System Test Procedures -Assessment of Torsional Rigidity I'm fairly confident my project will pass all of the above, but ive called around a few engineers and none of them will give me even a ball park figure of price.. I realise it is a difficult thing to quote without knowing all the facts but has anyone had experience in this area they are willing to share?? Cheers!

In regards to the alternator problem, have a read of this KE55 alternator into KE20

Or just ship them to Australia or NZ! can't really talk from experience but ive been told that when a car is a few years old in japan the inspections begin to become more hassle compared to just getting a new car. It does amaze me though how many of the early 1990's RAWS imports still come in with so few kms.. then again i suppose they don't drive anywhere near as much in the cities, too damn busy and public transport is actually usable!

yeah id lean toward unbalanced wheels or tyres going 'egg-shaped' from sitting in one spot too long. Good place to start checking at least. Might not be visibly out of shape or balance but pretty easy to take the wheels into a tyre shop and have them checked.